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Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-11-09
BEAUTY ON THE WHEEL
Ladies Tricycling in the Park-Crovin,
Popularity of the Snort.

Ladies Tricycling in the Park-Groving
Popularity of the Sport.
LOOK at that poor lady in the inyalid,s
Cnair' sald young girl in Central park
tne other day. How fast the man he.
hlnd IS pushing her. He runs 81 rariII,.
that his feet seem scarcely to touch the
ground. The careless brute must be
frightening her to death. Why hers
another pair, and another! They seem Ia
De trying to catch one another Is il n
race for the hospital, or whaty'
Them, replied one Of the sparrow no
nee, as he followed the fast disaDDearine,
objects with a jealous eye. lis the new
tangled tandem tricycles, for men as likes
TO take their wives out for an airin' an
caStOrs" va
You don't seem to approve them. -
broke in reporter.
Wen, l can't say they give us any
trouble, except sometimes wanting IN %
on the tootpaths and rideways: | haven't
heard OF any horses being scared by them
or any accidents of any kind yet and the
raDble OF boys ard counter hopDers tbot
Ihe commissioners promised us HASN'T
SHOWN up to any extent. Yet we fou-bt
50 nara 10 Keep them out that we can't
SdAe kindly 70 them yet altogether. More
i.Iy are taking to it daily, though; they
IKE the parks better than the roads AMI
the more of their bright costumes aTd
smiling faces the better, I saw. for tbe,-olI
seem to enjoy the sport hugely. It's moro
iun, they say, than driving, and l supDo,e
II some few OF the upper crust was Ia tato
10 II, II would be all the rage in no time =
A little inquiry leaves no doubt thar
women and girls in New York are fast
Delng converted to the advantages Of tri-
cycHng. Numbers Of them NAV be seen
IN the early mornings or pleasant even
Llgs spinning along the asphalt under the
snauoWy Doughs, down the winding paths.
WIN lover, brother or husband mounted
Dehlhu at convenient distance for whis-
perihg sort nothings, " discussing pas
ahtlquated ideas, or relating ''baby's
latest" and the servants shortcomings
NO danger Of headers or falls is there
70 interrupt the flow Of ideas or detrac+
from the full appreciation of the scenery.
no time is spent in learning to operate the
machines; mounting and dismountinp
them is as gracefully done as to n stool.
no mud spatters the clothes: when the
lazy tires she may remove her feet from
the pedals to rest and let her athletic
escort prOpel the machine alone: either ar
DOth can steer the machine The exercise
III IlOuerallon Is peculiarly health giving
and the regulation speed in the park
seven or eight miles an hours easily at
tanned and kept up for hours without
undue fatigue. Everything seems TO
point, since the opening Of the parks to
Wheelmen, to an immediate appropriation
Oy women and girls of what has hitherto
been regarded as almost exclusively n
mans sport. In Boston, Washington
some western cities, and even in Brook.
Ign, women have shown their apprecia-
ton Of the sport, and large numbers Of
them are devotees of the wheel.-New
York Tribune.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-11-09
For the Smyrna Times.
Send the Missionaries.
AAIE =. OODHULL
Fo"chO'O, China, Sept, 9th, 1887.

Now that Wilmington has killed the
New Constitution, and turned the hand
back on the dial half century, we
hope we shall hear less about the
superiority of our up country people.
1t is plain to see that if the people of
Wilmington had been as virtuous and
intelligent as are the people of the
counties then there would have come
to the good and intelligent portion ofthe
State an opportunity to wipe the rum
bloat from the brow of the State. A
Wilmington daily strikes the keynote
when it more than hints that the Will
mington grOg shops killed the chance
the people had for making New Con-
stitutiOn. Yes, the rum men of Will
mingtOn did it. Now Democrats and
Republicans it is your time to rise in
your might and hurl the rum power
from the State and by so doing get rid
ofthis mildew of death that is covering
your State with social decay. How
can you christian men of Delaware
stand by and see the rum heel press
the head of the old "blue hen" into
the mud? Good by New Constitution.
Good by hope. Good bye to the adj
vance of Delaware. The Wilmington
grog shops are on the throne.
Bow your heads and cross your hands
and follow your masters as they follow
Delaware grog shops.
Poor rum riden Delaware draw the
drapery of death about your dishonor-
ed form and lie down while your mas.
tiers the rum sellers walk upon your
PROSTATE form. T. o. AYREs.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-11-09

The imprisonment of Mr.. O'Brien by
the English government will no doubt
do much toward assisting the cause of
Home Rule in Ireland, and although
the event has created but little excite
ment in that country, there is a quiet,
resolute determination among the peo-
pie which bodies no good to England,
and is even more dangerous than if
they were worked up to commit acts
OF violence. 1t is the calm which pre-
cedes a dreadful storm, and during
this calm the people are earnestly
thinking and no doubt forming plans
for the future.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-11-09

A Buddhist priest, Of about 25. stone
Dllnd land no wOnderD, was led on by two
showmen, and the trio crouched in row
A variety of objects were grouped about
them of varying size and weight. One
borrowed my hat, soft wideawake. at
tached to it by a hook a 1OOsed string. and
held it in readiness. The blind priest sat
for time impassive, old men banging
drums, then at signal he gave a howl,
forced with two thumbs his right eye out
OF the socket, while the attendant hung
my hat upon the balll To show that il
was unsupported except by the string, he
held both hands alOft, then, allowing his
eye to sink into its place, relapsed into
hstless lethargy. The trick was repeated
again and again with other objects. the
period OF suspension being shortened ac-
cording to increase of weight, until at last
there hung from his eye, which looked like
an uncanny onion, hell Of sculptured
bronze. With groan of horror we turned
and fed, seeking oblivion of the night
mare in the theatre devoted to farces.-
Murray's Magazine.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-11-09
A Sign No Longer Seen.

IAN you tell me why the sign Beware
OF Pickpockets' is no longer seen?'' asked
reporter Of Chestnut street merchant
the other day. 1T used TO be displayed
in street cars, shops, railway stations and
in hotels, and now l don't believe there is
one iii the city" II think can explain
it," replied the merchant. ut was found
that the sign acted as a guide to pickpOck-
cts. In this way: A man with a roll Of
money in his pocket or a wallet in his coat
would see the sign, and nine times out Of
ten he'd instinctively clap his hand to his
pocket to see If his valuables were still
there. All the piekpOckets had to do was
to watch the people as they read the sign
and then pick their pockets. We found
that out after awhile and took down our
signs, and presume other people made
the same discovery about the same time. &"
PHILADELPHIA Call.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-11-09

money has purchased many things
that minister to comfort and taste
But in both homes is the same dark
cloud of superstition, shutting out all
peace and joy. One patient whom we
visited daily for some weeks, occupied
a room very prettily furnished with
many things we should admire at home.
But we would know they were heather
when we saw one corner of the room
devoted to idols. Slender, ornamental
sticks of incense were kept constantly
burning. There was also profusion
of the daintiest Ofidols, paper arranged
in graceful forms, for there are fashions
IN religion here as well as at home.
This patient was a sister ola success
tul competitor in the literary examina-
ton that had just taken place The
family were holding protracted feast
on account of his great honor in re-
ceiving degree. This is considered
an honor not only to the person him
self and to his own family but even dis
tant relations share in the glory, and
make it time of festivity, receiving
and making visits with much feasting
and wine drinking. The winning stu
dent dresses himself in elegant clothes
Ind rides out in a sedan chair or on a
gaily caparisOned horse, with a process
sion of men and boys walking before
him carrying bamboo branches, ban
ners and instruments of music, stop
ping occasionally to fire off volley of
hrecrackers. 1t looks very silly to us,
but they seem to take great satisfaction
In it. One day when we called on our
patient, the ladies were all laughing.
because one of the gentlemen had in
dulged so freely in wine drinking, that
he was drunk. and they were merry
over his funny speeches. We could
hear the men talking in an adjoining
room where they were assembled, but
ladies were not admitted to these
feasts.
In another large house where we
were visiting patient, we saw in
sick room as we passed out, a man w.
ing on a couch with an opium pipe.
and the once seen never to be forgot
ten tray with its little lamp and other
requisites, telling such a tale of misery
and blasted hopes. We know that the
family purse had a leak, through
which little by little all comfort and
honor even for this world would be
drained away. There is great need of
temperance reform here. During
the past year a triple pledge against
tobacco, wine and opium, has been cir
culated and already have many names.
Some of the signers will no doubt, be
tempted beyond their strength, but
some have resisted bravely. The Gus
tom OF wine drinking is firmly estab-
lished. 1t is considered discourtesv to
the host and other guests not to par
take of wine at feast.
Satan's agents are busy on both sides
OF the globe. But when we enlisted in
this warfare we were not promised an
easy victory. We read in our Blessed
Manuel that the conflict would be fierce
and long. But we aCere promised vic
tory at last and a share in the coming
glory. What care the soldier that the
way is muddy and rough, or that he is
wounded by the enemy's fire, so long
as he knows his chief is stronger than
the foe. So let us be strong and of
good courage. Yours truly,
KATE C. Woodruff.
Fo"chO'O, China, Sept, 9th, 1887.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-11-09
Tho Sword Diam.

A skillful armorer forged the sword
Diam which came into the possession Of
the celebrated BedOuin pOet-herO Antar.
That famous blade was made from a
thunderbOlt that had slain one of the
chiefs camels, and when the smith deliv-
cred it, with natural pride, to his patron,
he observed: '"This sword is sharp, OF
chief of the tribe Of GhayIb-shaTp in
deed; but where is the smiter for this
swOrd?'' QuOth the chieftain: Gas for
the smiter-L am he" and instantly
struck Off the smiths head, so that there
should never be another sword Dhaml-
Notes and Oueries
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-11-09

Count de Lesseps's CHEEKY hopeful
ness abates not with advancing years.
In spite of the fact that everybody who
knows anything knows that the
Panama Canal is a gigantic failure,
the Count gayly announces that it will
be opened on February 3, 1890. Strange
to say, the Counts sanguine prediction
is not accompanied with an appeal for
more subscriptions.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-11-09

Beginning last week, the Western
Union Telegraph Company will make
a reduction of 20 per cent in ten-word
dispatches between New York, Phila-
delphia, Baltimore, Washington, Chi
cago and st. Louis. The old rate was
80 cents and the new will be 40. The
rate to st. Paul, Minneapolis and Oma-
ha will be reduced from go to 80 cents.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-11-09

PLEASE, mum, gimme a slate pencil, E"
said little Fred as he entered a store on
his way to school.
Look here" said the old lady, you
didn't pay for that; want a penny"
Il hain't got penny"
Then give me back the pencil"
mo, l won't" And breaking the
pencil evenly in two he added, Offering
the old lady one half: ''There, that pays
for my part. The Epoch.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-11-09

A Republican paper, to be called the
New York Press, will soon be issued
under the editorial direction of Robert
P. Porter, the tariff writer, and Frank
Hatton, ex-Postmaster-G General. The
capital stock of 100000 is all taken up
by wealthy Republicans. A new web
press is to be built by Hoe, and an
office secured in the newspaper district.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-11-09
Tired Of Hotel Fare.

a noted hotel keeper in Saratoga, the
excellence of whose table is a matter OF
national repute, admits that he grows
very tired of hotel fare at times. "Once
in while, " he says, II go and hunt up
my steward or some other employee who
has his family with him in the village
and 1 say, May go to your house to din
ner today go there, and as eat the
corned beef and cabbage or Irish stew, or
whatever the wife puts before me, think
never tasted food so good. After that 1
eat all my meals at the hotel for a while,
and then hunt up another old fashioned
dish in some simple little home. New
York Sun.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-11-09

The Tories evidently intend to per.
secute Mr.. O'Brien and other Irish pa.
triOts with as much brutality as posi-.
Bile. The Prisons Board has directed
its subordinates to compel Mr.. O'Brien
to don the prison uniform and to sub
NIT to the same treatment as murderers
and other convicts. 1t seems incredi-
bic that the Tories can expect to drown
the voice of Ireland demanding redress
for grievances, by such methods. The
experience of history ought to teach
them better.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-11-09

What is called "forcite" is plainly
an extremely dangerous thing to man.
ufacture. This substance is declared
to be more powerful than dynamite,
but less sensitive. The factory in New
Jersey where it is made blew up in
July of last year, where ten men were
killed. Last week there was another
explosion and four more lives were
sacrificed. Of course, men who seek
employment in such factories have to
assume the risk; but should there not
be some supervision of these places in
order to prevent the taking of needless
risks?
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-11-09

The white Caps" in Harrison
county, Indiana, have resumed the
whipping of persons against whom
they have grudges, and it is said that
the county court and the grand jury
are afraid TO take action against the
offenders, some of whom are known.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-11-09

Chairman Jones of the Republican
National Committee has Issued his call
for the committee to meet in Washing
ton December sth, next, to designate
the time and place for holding the Re-
publican National Convention.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-11-09

Not few of the citizens of Smyrna have recent
ly been excited over the astonishing facts that sew
eral Of their friends who had been pronounced by
their physicians as incurable and beyond an
hope-suhering with that dreaded monster Con-
sumption-have been completely cured by DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption, the only
remedy that does positively cure all throat and
lung diseases, Coughs, Colds, Asthma and BrOn-
ehitis. Trial bottle free at Jas. p HOfFecker's
Drug Store, large bottles 81. feb 23-lv
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-11-09
WHOLE NO. 1856.
EVEN THERE.

troop Of babes in summer land.
Al heavens gate-the children's gate: e.
One lifts the latch with rosy hand.
linen turns and dimpling, asks her mate
nat was the last thing that you sawf'
lay ana watched the dawn begin.
And suddenly, thro' the thatch Of straw
a great, clear morning star laughed in
And your "A floating thistle down.
Against June sky and cloud wings white"
ana your "A falling blow, frown-
II irlghts me yet; oh, clasp me tight
And you'" "A face thro' tears that smiled,
m Inc trembling lips could speak no more:
Inc olue eyes swan; the lonely child
was homesick even at heavens door.
e. R. Sill in Overland Monthly
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-11-09

A Michigan girl found 217S four leaf
clOvers and is not yet married. An
Omaha girl learned how to make
pumpkin pie, and was married in three
months. Superstition doesn't count in
this age,
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-11-09

Senator Cullom announces himself
in favor of government telegraphy,
but he says the government should
not treat with Jay Gould. It would
be cheaper, he says, to erect new lines.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-11-09
CARPETS! CARPETS .

Having made arrangements to
sell Carpets by sample, 1 ask all
who want Carpets of any grade
or pattern to call and examine the
sample. Prices guaranteed as
low as the same goods can be
sold in New York or Philadel-
phia. Carpets, Oil Cloths, Rugs,
Mats, Mating, Carpet Lining,
Ottomans, Stair Rods, Druggets,
Window Shades, Plain and Col
ored Scrims, &c, &c, &c.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-11-09

At sale of blooded stock at Jersey
vile, ILL.,, weanling sired by Nutwood,
dam, Dolphin, by Harold, sire of Maud
s., was sold for $3.50, the highest
price ever paid in this country for a
weanling.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-11-09

W. d. Hoyt b Co., Wholesale and Retail Drug
gists of Rome, Ga, says: We have been selling
DR.. Kings New Discovery, Electric Bitters and
Bueklens Afntca Salve for two years. Have
never handled remedies that sell as we'll or give
such universal satisfaction. There have been
some wonderful cures effected by these medicines
IN this city. Several cases of pronounced Con.
sumption have been entirely cured by use of A
few bottles of DR.. Kings New Discovery taken in
connection with Electric Bitters. We guarantee
them always. Sold by Jas. p HOfecker. feb28-ly
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-11-09
Food Adnlterntion ,n rnrl.r.

In Turkey, when a man is found selling
adulterated food his ears are nailed Ia a
wall, In this country, instead Of musiIat-
ing. the culprit, we let him mutilate his
customers. We must make It as danger
Gus to counterfeit our daily bread as It Is
to counterfeit the currency Of the country.
1t is a matter Of life and death, and we
cannot afford TO neglect Philadelphia
Call.
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E. p. POTTER,
Piano and Organ Tuner
AND REPAIRER.
Office with S. H. Baynard, 9Th & Market
Street, Wilmington, Del.
Residence 1913 West Seventh Street. jan SLY
PIERCE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
Record Building, 9l69l6 Chestnut st., Philada Pa.
ThOmns May PIERCE, VI. A., Principal Il Founder

RECORD bulidingt 9lb-Slb Chestnut ot Rhlla IA ia.
Thomas May PIERCE, VI. A., Principal Il Founder
Morning. Afternoon and Night Sessions.
Ladies and Gentlemen are instructed in tech =
nical knowledge qualifying them for the transac-
tiOn Of business and their proper management of
business affairs.
Business men, merchants, and farmers, who
have had doubts as to whether a practical bust
ness education could be obtained outside the
counting room have been surprised at the thor
Ough practical manner in which their sons and
daughters have been qualified for business en-
gagements at PIERCE COLLEGE, and are now
among its Warmest friends.
Call or write for Circular and Commencement
proceedings, containing addresses Of Governors
Beaver aud BiggE and Rev Sam. w. Small, and
Rev. Sam. p Jones.
aug17.3m Rev. JOHN THOMPSON, Dean.
Offices, Rooms 8 and g. Second Floor.
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Constitutional Convention Elec-
ton.

The complete returns of the election.
on the LIST inst, show that the total
vote of State foots up:
for convention. ............... 14,45O
Against COnvention.......... AGA
Majority for Convention. 1886
An analysis of the vote shows that
upon Wilmington the blame mustfall for
the failure ofthe desired total of 15.64O.
Crediting Wilmington with one-third
OF the total population of the State
Wilmington should have cast at least
5,O25 votes for convention, to keep up
with the rural hundreds. The returns
are as follows:
w, FOR. AGAINST.
W ngton..................... 1882 l63
Majority .................... 42l9
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-11-09

The suburban real estate "boomn in
Washington is at a standstill.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-11-09
For the Smyrna Times.
Gone.
BY F. F. c.

In fancy, I wander again
The hills and vallies of Yore,
rest in the old shady lane
Or stand on the pebbly shore.
l see the clear brook as it flows
Meath the willows that stand near the mill
And when thirsty, I drink of the well
At the foot of the grass covered hill.
hear the glad song ofthe birds,
Ashley sit on the bough ofthe tree,
And sing their cold water songs
In their innocent beauty and glee.
Or perchance, the rain falling fast
Drives us back to the sheltering roof;
Then the merry ring of our laugh
Ofour hearts happy moments give proof.
We climb to the old attic room,
once source of trouble and dread,
And there we chance upon things
That remind us of those who are dead.
From the corner DER covered with dust.
And like those who once used it forgot.
We bring the old spinning wheel
Long thrown with the rubbish to rot.
As we turn, it sings us a song
Of mOtherly form long ago;
That sat by the evening fire
And spun as She sung soft and low.
VI many country lass,
With her winter hood thick and warm:
And the blushing lad at her side;
With his hands secured from the storm.
By the work of those dear loving hands.
Which toiled so patiently on;
Butthe wheel stops. the the thread breaks,
That scene is forever gone.
Oh can you not tell of scene
A young bride beautiful, fair,
Ofsome happy unclouded days,
With never Il sorrow or care
Again turned the wheel,
And again a song it sang;
And scene ofmirth came DER me,
And the glad waltz music rang.
Yes have seen a bride,
The households idol pet:
As bright and merry a lass
As this world ever met.
Iremember'e'er the wedding day
Full many yard l spun,
And many time till midnight
With never murmur run.
She stood in that parlor room,
With young lad by her side:
He was her first known Love,
She his JOY and pride.
The threads Of their life were bright
And blended into ones
And many happy hour
For them has come and gone.
But all things here must fade
And she faded all too soon;
Her sun Of life went down
Fer it scarce had reached its noon.
Then pondered. Why should it be
So soon as one settles in life.
The messenger calls him away
From all its joys and strife?
But such is the plan of our God,
And all that He doeth is just;
Though He speak to the form of man
And it becometh a handful of dust
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-11-09

New England papers assert that y0u
can't get any satisfactory milk in New
York. They say there Is too much humid
itY IN Il.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-11-09
Furniture of all kinds.

Parlor and Chamber Suits Bureaus, Bedsteads,
Chairs, Lounges Tables. Stands. Mattresses, Spring
Beds and every thing in the Furniture Line guar
anteed at or less than City prices for the same
quality of goods ian 5.tf
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-11-09

The postofice department does not re-
cognize the title Of ''pOstmistress.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-11-09

HMAW return 70 Us, and we will
"MMN send you free, something Of
WVHNGh great value and importance
10 you, that will start youth business which will
thing else IN this world. Any one can do the
work and live at home. Either sex; all ages.
Something new that just coins money for all
workers. We will start you; capital not needed.
This Is enc Of the genuine, important chances Of
a Iifetime Those who are ambitious and enter
missing will not delay. Grand outfit free. Address
TRuE 4 CO., Augusta. Maine. jan l2-1y
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-11-09

money has purchased many things
that minister to comfort and taste.
But in both homes is the same dark
cloud of superstition, shutting out all
peace and joy. One patient whom we
visited daily for some weeks, occupied
a room very prettily furnished with